Product Description

A photocopiable maths activity book for Key Stage 3 students in Year 8. It seeks to cover all the key objectives of the Calculations" strand of the National Numeracy Strategy framework. There are over 50 pages of photocopiable activities, and minimal teacher preparation is required. There are ideas for whole-class oral and mental maths "starter" activities (as recommended by the framework). Each activity is divided into three progressive steps for easy differentiation, and extension learning activities are provided to reinforce and develop the pupils' learning. There are notes for teachers. The text is part of a series in which there is one book for each year group at Key Stage 3, from Year 7 to Year 9."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #288873 in Books
• Published on: 2003-05-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

About the Author
Steve and Hilary are both full-time mathematics writers and educational consultants. Steve taught Key Stage 3 maths for eight years prior to becoming a mathematics education lecturer at Reading University. Hilary is currently involved in high-ability maths teaching at Key Stage 3, on a voluntary basis. They have written many secondary maths textbooks together, including "Fast Forward" and "KS3 Maths Booster Book" (Hodder/WHSmith).